ISO45001- A safe and healthy working environment is a fundamental right

According to data from the International Labour Organization, over 7600 people die every day from work-related accidents or illnesses. This paints a clear picture for modern workplaces - a worker may suffer serious consequences simply because they "do their job well". Whether it is the failure to protect workers from toxic chemicals or the fatal car accidents of employees who lack sleep, millions of people are injured or killed at work every year.

That's why an ISO committee composed of occupational health and safety experts has begun developing an international standard that could potentially save nearly 3 million lives annually. ISO45001 builds on the success of early international standards in this field, such as OHSAS18001, the ILO OSH Guidelines of the International Labour Organization, various national standards, and the International Labour Organization's international labor standards and conventions.

A safe and healthy work environment is a fundamental right, and for organizations that are seriously committed to improving employee safety, reducing workplace risks, and creating better and safer working conditions, ISO45001 certification is undoubtedly a good choice. It will help businesses provide a safe and healthy working environment for their employees and other personnel, prevent deaths, work-related injuries, and health issues, and strive to continuously improve occupational health and safety performance.

If implemented properly, the benefits of ISO45001 are endless. Although this standard requires addressing and controlling occupational health and safety risks, it also adopts a risk based approach to the occupational health and safety management system itself to ensure its effectiveness and continuous improvement to meet the constantly changing 'environment' of the organization. In addition, it ensures compliance with current legislation around the world. All of these measures, combined, can establish an organization's reputation as a 'safe workplace', bringing a range of inevitable benefits, from reducing insurance costs to improving employee morale while continuing to achieve your strategic goals.